UFC NEWS

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

UFC female bantamweight champion Holly “The Preachers Daughter” Holm has signed a multiyear contract extension with the UFC, Holm’s manager Lenny Fresquez verified the information today. “We have officially signed a multiyear extension with the UFC,” Fresquez told ESPN.com. “That’s all I can verify right now. We’ve signed an extension, and we’re very happy with the extension.”

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

Since the return of younger brother Nate Diaz, I’ve been waiting for an official announcement of big brother Nick Diaz getting back into the octagon.   No such luck.  Next best thing?  Highlights from the man reppin’ 209.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

The hits keep coming as UFC 196 is set to take center stage in Las Vegas NV next month.  The main-event is a re-match from Cain Velasquez’s loss to Fabricio Werdum at UFC 188 last summer.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

Pioneer to MMA and legend Royce Gracie is set to square off against Ken Shamrock at Bellator 149 next month.  The 6th degree blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is looking to give Shamrock his third straight and possibly retirement.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

Just last month TUF winner Julianna Pena was arrested in her home town of Spokane WA just a few weeks ago regarding an altercation with a bar owner and employee.  Witness reports of Pena violently kicking two men in the groin have made news in the MMA community.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

Exactly two weeks from now the answer that many fight fans want answered is who is the better bantamweight champion?    UFC Fight Night in Boston MA will host the anticipated event and should bring to light all the questions that have come up since the “Dominator” stepped away from the sport due to injury.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

https://youtu.be/ieTXkxie73I Miesha Tate is ready to start her year of fight action and how better to kick of her year than a tribute to “Cupcake” for all she does in and outside the octagon.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

https://youtu.be/G2G2-g6SdkY Giilbert Melendez  puts on the suit and tie for this video as he breaks down the epic fight at UFC 195 Condit vs Lawler.   The contest between these two warriors with different approaches to the sport have dedicated their lives to go head to head for gold in this instant classic.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

Carlos “The Natural Born Killer” Condit is a true warrior.  For a fighter that takes and breaks hearts, Condit displays his heart in the octagon better than most in the talent rich UFC roster.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

https://youtu.be/Lc3ABX7-MU8 New Mexico favorite Holly Holm is seen at UFC 195 in the crowd and she brought a few friends with her.  Former champ Jon “Bones” Jones and title contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

The co-main event at UFC 195 could of easily headlined any event this year and it showed by producing the first heavyweight KO of the year.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

The first event of 2016 was every bit of exciting as promised and thoroughly delivered on the goods last night in the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

It was another battle for the ages as “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler defends his belt for the second time and produces yet another performance of the year with back to back title defenses.

bjpenndotcom - January 2, 2016

https://youtu.be/va_uUnWPQrE In the co-main event of UFC 195, Stipe Miocic picked up an impressive 1st round KO win over Andrei Arlovski to cement his place as the #1 contender at heavyweight.

bjpenndotcom - January 2, 2016

Following the action in Las Vegas, tune in to BJPenn.com to catch the stars of UFC 195 in the post-fight press conference!

bjpenndotcom - January 2, 2016

In the main event of UFC 195, Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit fought to a decision that saw Robbie Lawler retain his UFC welterweight championship after two of three judges scored the bout in favor of Lawler.

bjpenndotcom - January 2, 2016

After his impressive TKO win over Andrei Arlovski in the co-main event of UFC 195, Stipe Miocic went over to where Dana White was sitting cageside, and proceeded to yell at the UFC President, telling him to give him a title shot.

bjpenndotcom - January 2, 2016

In the main event of UFC 195, Carlos Condit put on an impressive performance against Robbie Lawler. Condit showed off his diverse striking throughout the course of the fight, however the judges saw the bout in favor of Lawler.